2009 Opel Insignia vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Opel Insignia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Opel Insignia would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 Opel Insignia. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Insignia.
Because 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Opel Insignia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Insignia. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Insignia. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2009 Opel Insignia has manual transmission. 2009 Opel Insignia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Opel Insignia | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Insignia | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1856 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1498 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2737 mm | 2920 mm |
